Clean Energy Siting Lead (Cap-and-Invest Policy) Remote

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Lacey (WA); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telework options

Flexible schedule

In-office one day per week

Résumé du poste

Department of Ecology seeks an Electricity/Clean Energy Siting Specialist to guide siting and emissions policy under Washington's cap-and-invest framework. You will leverage energy market knowledge to support regulatory compliance, reporting, and effective permitting across programs.

In this role, you will coordinate with state agencies, analyze policy impacts, and develop practical tools for assessing options and ensuring a reliable transition to a cleaner electricity system.

Qualifications

• Experience applying electricity-system concepts and greenhouse gas quantification methods to evaluate emissions sources and reporting requirements.
• Ability to analyze electricity-market design and import dynamics to inform program development.
• Skill in interpreting climate/energy laws and translating them into actionable guidance.

Responsabilités

• Serve as lead resource on clean-energy siting and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to developers on emissions reporting, imports, and compliance.
• Coordinate with Ecology teams to ensure consistent permitting pathways and awareness of siting and emissions rules.
• Collaborate with other agencies to ensure aligned interpretation and implementation of clean-energy laws.
• Analyze electricity-sector trends and policy proposals to evaluate impacts and support rulemaking.

Connaissances

Electricity & Emissions Systems

Market & Utility Policy

Policy Analysis & Development

Regulatory Interpretation

Formation

Nine years of experience/education related to duties

Description du poste

Department of Ecology seeks an Electricity/Clean Energy Siting Specialist to guide siting and emissions policy under Washington's cap-and-invest framework. You will leverage energy market knowledge to support regulatory compliance, reporting, and effective permitting across programs.

In this role, you will coordinate with state agencies, analyze policy impacts, and develop practical tools for assessing options and ensuring a reliable transition to a cleaner electricity system.